| License Description |
A Weighmaster is an individual, who for hire or otherwise, weighs, measures or counts any commodity that is to be transported by vehicle or may be transported by vehicle and issues a statement or memorandum of the weight, measure or count which is used as the basis for either the purchase or sale of that commodity or charge for service. Included is any person who performs such services as an independent contractor, a person who for hire or otherwise exercises independent employment, contracts or agrees to weigh, measure, or count any commodity and issues a statement or memorandum of the weight, measure, or count which is used as the basis for either the purchase or sale of that commodity or charge for service. The following are not considered weighmasters and therefore need no license: producers of agricultural commodities or livestock who weigh commodities produced or purchased by them or another producer, when no charge is made for the weighing or when no signed or initialed statement or memorandum is issued of the weight upon which a purchase or sale of the commodity is based; persons who purchase scrap metal or salvage materials for a non-profit recycling program; pest control operators licensed under RSA 430:28-48; and individuals involved with the purchase of logs, except weighing functions.
Legislation: NH RSA 438:8(e); Administrative Rules Chapter Agr 1403
Licensure Requirements:
- Must be at least within 30 days of being 18 years of age
- Must be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States
- Submit application and application fee
- Pass examination
- License expiration depends on whether or not the employer employs other weighmasters; contact the Division of Weights and Measures for information
Examination: Required; applicant must attain a passing score of 70 percent or higher. Licensed weighmasters must take a written examination every six years prior to license renewal.
Continuing Education: Not required
Fees:
- Examination fee: $20
- Initial license fee, 24 months: Call for information
- Re-examination fee: $20
- Biennial renewal: $96
Reciprocity: Not permitted
revised Jan 2018 |